Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 10 2014Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

An ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure – and sometimes, the same amount of cash! I get asked all the time about the best ways to keep pets healthy, so without further ado, here ar...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on June 11 2014Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

I cannot count the number of times pet owners have told me, “My cat is indoors only – she doesn’t need to go to the vet.” While your indoor cat is certainly safer from infectio...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 24 2012Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

It’s a conundrum for the ages: you want your puppy to be well socialized, but you also want to keep her safe from communicable diseases. Behavior experts recommend you begin socializing your pup...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 22 2012Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Visits to the vet can be stressful, whether your pet is healthy or ill. Maybe your pet hates riding in the car, so you both arrive feeling anxious before you even see the doctor. Maybe you’re wo...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 18 2012Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

In a previous blog, we discussed how nearly half of the adult dog and cat population struggles to stay at a healthy weight, and all the health concerns that come with those extra pounds. And one of ...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on October 10 2012Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 10, and that makes it the perfect time to talk about this growing problem. Not only is nearly half of the adult dog and cat population overweight, but a f...Read More |
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